tethers and jack lines

[capt_nemo]

philb,

Your centerline attachment points and alternating 2 short tethers sounds like a very practical solution for a 16 foot boat.

capt_nemo

[Duckie]

Yesterday I noticed that one of the PO's seemed to have mounted a U bolt in the center of the bridge deck side.  My guess is that this is where he attached his harness.  I can't think of another reason to have a U bolt in that place.  While sailing yesterday, I imagined how a two line tether setup would work to allow access to the motor and the bow without having to unhook completely.  It would involve the U bolt and possibly a steel ring around the mast step.

I'm still pondering it.

Al